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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 990.24, 1,366.39 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 990.24, 1,366.39 and 570.56 is: 787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    990.24 : 1,366.39 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    990.24/1,366.39 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    990.24x = 1,366.39 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    990.24x = 779,605.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,605.49/990.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.29

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